72°
Partly Sunny
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Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
San Clemente State Beach
225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672
A mile of sand at the south end of Orange County — fronted by sandstone bluffs and the historic San Clemente Pier in town. Trestles surf break is just south at the Camp Pendleton edge, world-famous for consistent right-hand point breaks. Family-friendly main beach, surfers further south.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 70°F water · 72°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 70°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca
60 /100
good
42 Swim
75 Sunbathe
83 Walk
37 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
0 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
4%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
70°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:09 PM
7.4 ft · in 4.9h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
13s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:01 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:48 AM | Low | -1.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 1:44 PM | Low | 2.3 ft |
| 8:09 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:34 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 9:59 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 2:40 PM | Low | 2.1 ft |
| 8:59 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | -1.7 ft |
| 10:40 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 3:32 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 9:47 PM | High | 7.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:59 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 11:21 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 4:24 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 10:34 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 AM | Low | -1.3 ft |
| 12:03 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 11:21 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:18 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 12:45 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 6:12 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 6:55 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 1:28 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 7:13 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
72°
Mostly Sunny
3%
79
73°
Mostly Sunny
0%
81
79°
Mostly Sunny
3%
83
75°
Mostly Sunny
12%
80
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
73
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Major
12:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot at Calafia, paid; free residential street parking up the hill.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted on the bluff trail (leashed).
Entry Fee
State beach parking $15/day.
Address
225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at San Clemente State Beach today?
San Clemente State Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is San Clemente State Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted on the bluff trail (leashed).
Is there an entry fee at San Clemente State Beach?
State beach parking $15/day.
Are there lifeguards at San Clemente State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol San Clemente State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at San Clemente State Beach?
Amenities at San Clemente State Beach include lifeguards, pier, restrooms, showers, campground, restaurants in town.
When is the water warmest at San Clemente State Beach?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is San Clemente State Beach located?
San Clemente State Beach is in Orange County, CA, at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672.
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